The Department of Human Services was conditionally selected to receive $237,700 in HUD Supportive Housing Program funds for construction and operation of a 14- unit facility for homeless single veterans. The grant is for one year and requires a 100% cash match for acquisition and construction, 25% cash match for supportive services, and 33% match for operation of the facility. A 20-year commitment to operate the program is required.

The Lee County Department of Human Services is requesting a not-for-profit corporation to assume this grant. Interested agencies should pick up information at the Department of Human Services beginning Wednesday February 21, 2001. A pre-submission workshop to answer applicant questions will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at:

Letters of interest are due to the address shown below NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2001. Detailed proposals are due to the address shown below NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m., Friday March 9, 2001. For additional information contact Ann Arnall, Deputy Director, at (941) 652-7920.